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  1. Last minute gift ideas for seniors: 29 easy, inexpensive gifts from the heart

    Need some Maine senior gift ideas? Wondering what senior Christmas presents to get the folks who don’t want a single thing, have too much already, or don’t want to deal with any more stuff? Most older folks … Continue

  2. LePage’s MaineCare cuts would hit Maine seniors hardest.

    MaineCare now helps many pay for medicine and a place to live in Maine. By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer Through its MaineCare program, the state now covers a portion of the $600 monthly cost … Continue

  3. Maine Energy Audits: Energy Saving tips for Seniors

    Darrell Cooper, Energy Advisor and older Mainer, has performed energy audits on numerous houses in the past two years. Here are some of his top tips for easy savings on energy costs, that you can do yourself … Continue

  4. Home Care for Seniors: Senior Care is a Family Issue

    It takes a family working together to choose the most appropriate option for a loved one’s senior care—and to provide a loved one the best care possible. Why? For starters, seniors are at a vulnerable stage of … Continue

  5. Traveling with Seniors: 10 tips to make senior travel easier

    Sonja Burns, LPN, is the owner of Air Companions, a service that helps seniors travel comfortably and safely. Just in time for Thanksgiving, she’s offering these safe travel tips. 1.) Make absolutely sure your loved one has … Continue

  6. Freezing Pipes: use care in draining your systems

    There’s no question that losing power in Maine in the winter can have big implications to your water and heating systems. At my house, for example, we have a lot of solar gain and heat with wood, … Continue

  7. Maine Home Care: knowing when to get help at home

    Knowing When to Get Help Richard Blumenthal, President, Advantage Home Care LLC  As we age and physical changes occur, we or someone we love may not be able to effectively deal with these changes. Some activities of … Continue

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